The Limestone Coast Local Government Association (LCLGA) has welcomed new Federal Budget measures, including a $2 billion Local Infrastructure Fund with $500 million for regional Australia to unlock housing supply. LCLGA President Mayor Lynette Martin OAM praised the support for enabling infrastructure, while also noting the extension of supplementary road funding for South Australian councils. Executive officer Charlotte Edmunds highlighted ongoing concerns about local government sustainability due to declining Financial Assistance Grants.
Emergency News
Limestone Coast leaders welcome regional housing investment
Smart summary
Federal Budget delivers infrastructure and road funding boost for South Australia
CoastGovernmentHousingInfrastructureLclga
Related articles
Same category, city, state and trending public updates.Same category
Car Crashes Through Fence and Flips Into Curlewis Backyard in Major Emergency Response
A P-plate driver was taken to hospital after a vehicle smashed through a fence and rolled into a backyard near children’s play equipment in Curlewis, ne...
Driver Seriously Injured After Truck and Four-Wheel Drive Collision Near Forbes
A 46-year-old driver has been seriously injured after a truck and four-wheel drive collided on the Newell Highway near Forbes, with emergency crews rush...
Firefighters in Breathing Apparatus Battle Major House Fire in Grovedale
Emergency crews rushed to a major house fire in Grovedale, Geelong, where firefighters wearing breathing apparatus worked to control the blaze that caus...
Two Separate Crashes on Bruce Highway Trigger Emergency Responses Near Townsville and Bowen
Emergency crews responded to two separate single-vehicle crashes on Queensland’s Bruce Highway, with several people treated for injuries after vehicles...
Same city
No same-city articles are available yet.
Same state
South Australia's Largest Federal Electorate Renamed to Honour Dr Lowitja O'Donoghue
The Australian Electoral Commission has confirmed that the federal electorate of Grey will be renamed O'Donoghue in recognition of the late Aboriginal l...
Australian Teen Leo Follows Messi’s Path After Overcoming Growth Hormone Deficiency
A young Australian footballer from Adelaide has overcome the same rare medical condition that once threatened Lionel Messi’s career, inspiring hopes of...
Gawler Homebuyers Devastated After Developer Cancels More Than 100 Contracts
Hundreds of buyers at the Springwood estate in Gawler East have been left shocked after developer Wel.Co cancelled more than 100 home purchase contracts...
Bucky’s Beach Relay Raises Hundreds of Thousands to Honour Shark Attack Victim Simon Baccanello
A 720-kilometre community relay from Adelaide to Elliston has raised more than $400,000 to create a lasting sporting facility in memory of beloved teach...
Trending articles
AI Growth Drives Demand for Skilled Workers as New Data Centres Create Job Opportunities
New data shows the rise of artificial intelligence is increasing demand for skilled workers, with major growth expected in construction, engineering and...
Community Calls for Balance Between Recreation and Conservation in Proposed Great Koala National Park
A new consultation report has found strong community support for protecting koala habitat while maintaining recreational opportunities such as bushwalki...
Gold Coast Light Rail Success Offers Lesson for Critics of New Autonomous Transport
An opinion piece argues that the Gold Coast's once-controversial light rail project has become a major success and should serve as a reminder for those...
PM Anthony Albanese Supports Future Northern Territory AFL Team Bid
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has backed the idea of a future Northern Territory AFL team, saying the region has a strong football culture and history...